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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $90,500 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3924 |
| City (MPG) | 16 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 22 |
| Horsepower | 385@6500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 380@3500 |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 |
| Length (in.) | 188.7 |
| Width (in.) | 74.5 |
| Height (in.) | 52.3 |
Creating an attractive coupe can be challenge, but creating a good-looking convertible is even more difficult. With this in mind, Jaguar says its designers actually penned the XK convertible before the XK coupe in order to make sure both cars would turn heads.
Aside from its retractable canvas roof -- which takes 18 seconds to be stowed -- the XK Convertible is quite similar to its coupe counterpart. A standard 5.0-liter V8 provides 385 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 380 pound-feet of torque at 3500 rpm.
The motor pairs with a Jaguar Sequential Shift six-speed automatic transmission, which incorporates steering wheel-mounted paddles for manual gear changes. On downshifts, the system even creates a throttle blip to shorten over-run shifts. Fuel economy is rated at 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.
The XK's roof is a power-latching, self-stowing system with three layers including Thinsulate insulation and a Rakona headliner. When the top is down, an aluminum tonneau cover conceals the canvas roof. While many convertibles are only offered with a black roof, the the XK can be ordered with gray, burgundy, green or dark beige canvas.
Thanks to the XK's "Lightweight Vehicle Technology" architecture, the convertible did not need the traditional extra stiffening panels seen on many other convertibles -- meaning there is no added weight and no penalty in stiffness. The XK convertible is actually 19 percent lighter than the previous-generation XK drop-top.
Although they are not a legal requirement, the Convertible features a Roll-over Protection Device consisting of two aluminum hoops that are automatically deployed if the car's sensors detect the onset of a roll-over accident. The system is deployed by an advanced solid-state gyro sensor system. It's designed to deploy through the rear window even if the roof is up.
Inside, the XK features a simple but elegant cabin design along with the highest quality leather and wood (aluminum trim is optional) and all of the entertainment and convenience devices one could wish for in a luxury coupe.
Standard features include a navigation system with a seven-inch LCD touch screen, a 525-watt, 14-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, a rear parking camera and more.
Key Competitors
The XK convertible competes for the hearts and wallets of drop-top enthusiasts against the BMW 640i Convertible, the Mercedes-Benz SL550 and the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
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- General
- Body Style: Convertible
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Luxury
- Weight: 3924 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 188.7 in.
- Width: 74.5 in.
- Height: 52.3 in.
- Wheelbase: 108.3 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: 61.4 in.
- Rear Track: 62.8 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 4
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: 7.1 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 43.0 in.
- Head Room: 37.8 in.
- Shoulder Room: 56.6 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 27.6 in.
- Head Room: 33.1 in.
- Shoulder Room: 42.4 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 5.0L V8
- Power: 385 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 380 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 22 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 16 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: Yes
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Front: 19" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 245/40 ZR19
- Rear: 19" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 275/35 ZR19
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- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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